Value Chain Coordination in Coffee Sector: An Analysis of Influencing Factors for Smallholders Upgrading in Tanzania
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Date
2014-08-13
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Academy of International Business Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter
Abstract
This study aims to provide understanding of how value chain coordination in coffee sector
influences smallholders upgrading in Tanzania. The study’s conceptual framework is based
on global value chains and institutional perspective. Qualitative data collection approach
through interviews, focus group discussions and documentary review was employed. Results
indicate that critical factors can be grouped into institutional framework, standards,
financing, and business management. The study recommends that to achieve a wellcoordinated
value chain that enhances smallholders upgrading, there is a need to improve
institutional infrastructure, encourage local investment, facilitate good business models, and
create financing mechanism for coffee production and selling.
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Qualitative method, Transaction cost Analysis, Value chain coordination, Upgrading, Coffee, Tanzania
Citation
Chalu, H. and Nguni, W., 2014. VALUE CHAIN COORDINATION IN COFFEE SECTOR: AN ANALYSIS OF INFLUENCING FACTORS FOR SMALLHOLDERS UPGRADING IN TANZANIA.